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Precise Manufacturing loans hedger to MSU research center
Precise Manufacturing of Casnovia, Michigan, recently loaned a one-sided Bear Back hedger to Michigan State University's (MSU) Clarksville Research Center, to be used for research and demonstration purposes, said Phil Schwallier, an MSU Extension educator.The... more »
Venture capitalists, produce industry leaders to hear pitches from technology start-ups
Six start-up entrepreneurs will present their business concepts and breakout products to venture capitalists and produce industry experts on May 13 during the “What’s the Pitch?” session at Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) second annual PMA... more »
Cranberry marketing order up for vote
USDA announced April 22 that cranberry producers will vote from May 1-26, 2015, on whether to continue their federal marketing order.According to a news release, the marketing order requires that a continuance referendum be held... more »
Illinois Summer Horticulture Field Day set for June 11
To learn more about growing fruit trees, pumpkins, mums, sweet corn, asparagus, cider making, beekeeping or get the latest information on new varieties, fruit thinning and integrated pest management practices then don’t miss the opportunity... more »
Riveridge Produce promotes, adds new staff
As part of its ongoing expansion plans, Riveridge Produce has added Kari Soldaat to its sales team as an account manager. Soldaat, of Rockford, Michigan, holds a business administration degree with a major in food... more »
Georgia blueberry growers approve assessment
Georgia blueberry growers agreed to continue the assessment on blueberries grown in Georgia during a recent referendum, held Jan. 21 through Feb. 20.The blueberry marketing order passed with 77.45 percent of eligible grower ballots cast... more »
April declared ‘Michigan Wine Month’
April has been declared “Michigan Wine Month” to honor our state’s wide selection of quality wines and the wine industry’s significant contribution to the economy, Gov. Rick Snyder said.The number of wineries in the state... more »
Strategies take shape for managing birds in orchards
After a major research study to determine the economic consequences of bird damage in fruit crops confirmed millions of dollars in damage in three major regions of the country, the focus is turning toward finding... more »
Pazazz apple ready for launch in 2016
Pazazz, the newest apple variety to come from Honeybear Marketing, will roll out in 2016.“It can take a decade to develop, grow and market a major new variety like Pazazz,” said Don Roper, vice president,... more »
Refine plant growth regulator receives registration
Fine Americas, a manufacturer and marketer of plant growth regulators for the fruit industry, recently announced the federal Section 3 registration of its new Refine plant growth regulator. Refine features the active ingredient naphthaleneacetic acid... more »
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